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The draft ordinance, presented by the safety service director, would require a waste hauler license and a separate recycling permit from the Office of Code Enforcement; both permits carry a nonrefundable $100 annual fee. \"No person or entity shall collect, transport, or dispose of solid waste or recyclable material for commercial purposes within the city without first obtaining a waste hauler license from the office of code enforcement,\" the presenter said, adding that the administration is moving the permitting responsibility from the police department to code enforcement.

The nut graf: the proposal seeks to ensure curbside recycling is provided citywide, to require visible vehicle identification and secure hauling, and to create a consistent inspection and reporting framework. The commission's recommendation moves the draft to city council for the first reading, expected to appear on the June 9 council agenda.

Key provisions summarized by the presenter include definitions that reference the Ohio Administrative Code for \"solid waste,\" a requirement that vehicles \"prominently display the company's name, logo, business address, and telephone number\" in lettering no smaller than 3 inches, and a requirement that recycling bins be provided to residents at no additional cost. The presenter said a company operating in Mount Vernon would generally pay $100 for the waste hauler license and $100 for the recycling permit — \"So if you are Ted's trash, in order to operate annually in the city of Mount Vernon, it costs $200.\" The ordinance text states that haulers cannot operate in the city without offering curbside recycling service.

The draft also requires annual reports from licensed haulers and recycling permit holders by Oct. 1 each year. Required report contents listed in the draft include total volume and weight of solid waste collected and disposed, total volume and weight of recyclable materials collected, names and addresses of approved disposal and recycling facilities (separate for each stream), a fleet summary (number of trucks and descriptions), locations where vehicles are stored, and documentation of any spills, littering, or noncompliance and corrective actions taken.

Enforcement measures in the draft include progressive penalties: a written warning for a first violation, a fine not to exceed $500 for a second violation, and suspension or revocation of license and/or permit plus an additional fine up to $1,000 for a third violation. The draft separately makes hauler-caused littering an offense under the city's general litter-control ordinances and states that haulers shall be financially responsible for cleanup and restoration costs if spills or property damage occur.

Commission discussion covered several implementation issues: whether a hauler may subcontract recycling collection (the presenter said companies could document third-party arrangements but that recycling permits and reporting would still be required), how stickering and fleet identification would work for large companies (the presenter said stickers or identifying methods could be handled on a case-by-case basis and replacement stickers may incur a $50 fee), and how the Office of Code Enforcement plans to use permitting software to automate renewals and send 90/60/30-day reminders.

The commission voted to recommend the draft to city council. Roll-call recorded votes in favor were: Siers (yes), Platt (yes), Reinhart (yes) and Bisenberg (yes); Ball was recorded absent and represented by Platt as proxy earlier in the meeting. \"Motion carries,\" the clerk said; the presenter said the ordinance would likely receive a first reading on June 9 and move through council committee and two subsequent readings in June and July unless council alters the schedule.

Discussion versus decision: the commission's vote was to recommend and forward the draft to city council for formal consideration; it did not adopt the ordinance itself. Implementation details (for example, whether third-party subcontractors require both permits or just one) will be clarified administratively and in council consideration.

Ending: The commission's recommendation sends the ordinance to city council for its readings; staff said they will notify haulers when the ordinance appears on council's agenda and will continue refining administrative processes for permitting, sticker issuance and reporting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Live Stream - City of Mount Vernon, Ohio","oneSentenceSummary","The commission on June 5 voted to recommend a draft ordinance to city council that would require waste-hauler licensing, a separate recycling permit with mandatory curbside service, vehicle identification, annual reporting by Oct. 1, and penalties for noncompliance.","taxTitle","Mount Vernon, Knox County, Ohio","taxId",71655,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6211142,"Mount Vernon resident asks commission to review $1,800 water bill after hidden toilet leak",169,214000,383000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3699473-a1b1e942aa2a5ac8c7eaa03a546925d5&start=214&end=383","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3699473-a1b1e942aa2a5ac8c7eaa03a546925d5/thumbnail_214000.jpg","/articles/6211142/Ohio/Mount-Vernon-resident-asks-commission-to-review-1800-water-bill-after-hidden-toilet-leak","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211142-2e0c0aada59e2a06b9139453c48f70b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151701&Signature=koFFCut9tv3o0pprwP64AfQNSkpicVry1bJixQyBbzYt7TMwaRLYt1BnO6noJ4dO-blF-3FP2RO3lWFh7f5Xf~MTOK41mtYdz8ekGwehuxyfVxdg4ZY~SjkTbj6pzomBPMbEpOrj9Lo4-JXtZT2KRjrKk693x9CQFewvBqfxNWd5EmgQvd5QnRCd5A7jCMO8qeqAVhsqvStAe9Ddzz3~cuzfbzwGwegTPGuYc64IhJJ2G-3MXbT6db17TKrw49wIuzIyLPd0E0cTV2u4Zd-MSDXQEXhL3A3L7rrwi~oDw~IZQt6iMSugA1S1CxMLzoh8N0CG89C2FAOca5ZIMDMQxw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Patricia Henderson, a condo owner at 82 Fairway Drive, asked the Utilities Commission of the City of Mount Vernon on June 5 to review an $1,800 water bill she says resulted from an unnoticed running toilet.

Henderson told commissioners the problem began in December and that her regular bill is $58.78. \"My normal bill is $58.78 and has been that on autopay for 4 years that I've lived in this condo. So when I get a bill of 1,800, I am not in Ohio,\" she said, adding that a plumber later installed a float valve in a basement toilet that she said had been running while she was unaware.

The request matters because Henderson asked for mitigation on a bill she said was far above her usual charges and that she could not prevent from autopaying on a holiday. The commission did not take formal action on the spot; instead staff were directed to gather records and determine what administrative remedies might apply.

During the June 5 meeting the city's safety service director spoke for the administration and outlined next steps. Without committing the commission to a decision, the director instructed staff to assemble the billing and correspondence history and to look for \"first administrative tools\" to assist the resident. \"So we're gonna do those first. And then if there are other things that we feel like we can either do in addition to or do in lieu of that the commission has to take action on, those will have to be prepared separately and come back in July,\" the safety service director said.

Henderson said she had previously exchanged emails with city staff but did not have a copy of the February message she referenced. The director asked Henderson to provide a short written summary of her account and the staff member Robin was assigned to gather the city's records and contact Henderson with the administrative options.

The commission clarified that Henderson would not be required to reappear in person when the item returns to the commission but that it would be preferable if she could. \"You will not have to. It's always better if you do,\" the safety service director said.

Discussion versus direction: commissioners did not vote or impose a credit or reduction at the meeting. The record shows discussion (Henderson's account and staff questions), administrative direction (staff were asked to collect records and explore administrative remedies), and a possible future formal action only if staff recommend it to the commission, at which point the commission could vote.

Clarifying details noted in the meeting: Henderson said her normal monthly bill is $58.78; she reported receiving a bill of $1,800 after an undetected toilet leak; a plumber visited in early January and installed a float valve; Henderson said she had exchanged email correspondence with staff in February but no copy was available to her during the meeting. Staff told Henderson to provide a written summary and said staff (Robin and the safety service office) would follow up and notify her of next steps.

Ending: Staff committed to follow up with Henderson and to return any matter that requires commission action at a future meeting, likely in July. The commission did not make a formal financial determination on June 5.","Patricia Henderson asked the Utilities Commission on June 5 to review an $1,800 water bill she says resulted from an unnoticed running toilet; the safety service director directed staff to gather records and pursue administrative relief before returning the item to the commission.","actionData","errors"]

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Utilities Commission backs ordinance to license waste haulers, require curbside recycling and annual reports

Mount Vernon resident asks commission to review $1,800 water bill after hidden toilet leak